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Order of Business Thursday 25 February 2010

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House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 10.30 am
  Prayers
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
 
 
Second Reading
London Local Authorities Bill [Lords] (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Second Reading of the London Local Authorities Bill, [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
 
 

Afterwards
Notes:
  indicates a question for oral answer.
 
[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest.
 
Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer
 
Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer.
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
 1
Mr Douglas Carswell (Harwich): What recent estimate he has made of the level of fuel poverty in the UK.
(318540)
 2
Mr Andrew Mackay (Bracknell): How much additional gas storage capacity he expects to become available in the UK by 2012.
(318541)
 3
Mr Brian Binley (Northampton South): What steps he plans to take to secure progress in the post-competitive phase of the carbon capture and storage programme.
(318542)
 4
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What recent discussions he has had with the Indian and Chinese governments on their policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
(318543)
 5
Mr David Amess (Southend West): What recent estimate he has made of the level of fuel poverty in the UK.
(318544)
 6
Mr John Baron (Billericay): What recent estimate he has made of the level of fuel poverty in the UK.
(318545)
 7
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What steps he plans to take in response to Ofgem's Project Discovery report.
(318546)
 8
Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington): What plans he has to limit the level of carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power stations after 2020.
(318547)
 9
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to meet representatives of local authorities in East Anglia to discuss the operation of the National Grid.
(318548)
 10
John Howell (Henley): What recent estimate he has made of the likely proportion of the UK's electricity supply to be generated by microgeneration technologies in 2020.
(318549)
 11
Tony Baldry (Banbury): What recent assessment he has made of the contribution of local government to meeting the UK's carbon emission reduction targets.
(318550)
 12
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What recent progress he has made on phasing out domestic energy pre-payment meters.
(318551)
 13
Greg Mulholland (Leeds North West): When he expects to publish his Department's household energy management strategy.
(318552)
 14
Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): How much additional gas storage capacity he expects to become available in the UK by 2012.
(318553)
 15
Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Boiler Scrappage Scheme against its objectives.
(318554)
 16
Lynne Jones (Birmingham, Selly Oak): What recent research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated into the scientific case for man-made climate change; and if he will make a statement.
(318555)
 17
Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What recent discussions he has had with the petroleum industry on capacity reductions in the oil refining sector.
(318557)
 18
Natascha Engel (North East Derbyshire): If he will review the effectiveness of the role of Eaga in the allocation of grants under the Warm Front scheme.
(318559)
 19
Mr Andrew Pelling (Croydon Central): Whether he has had recent discussions with representatives of the University of East Anglia on the work of its Climatic Research Unit.
(318560)
 20
Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): How much additional gas storage capacity he expects to be available in the UK by 2012; and if he will make a statement.
(318561)
 21
Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West & Penistone): How many miners' claims relating to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease remain to be settled; and when he expects the compensation scheme to end.
(318562)
 22
Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East): How much additional gas storage capacity he expects to become available in the UK by 2012.
(318564)
At 11.15 am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(318565)
 T2
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire):
(318566)
 T3
Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford):
(318567)
 T4
Greg Mulholland (Leeds North West):
(318568)
 T5
Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire):
(318569)
 T6
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):
(318570)
 T7
Dr Evan Harris (Oxford West & Abingdon):
(318571)
 T8
Tony Baldry (Banbury):
(318573)
 T9
Ann Winterton (Congleton):
(318574)

At 11.30 am
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Business Question to the Leader of the House
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
  indicates Government Business
1
WELSH AFFAIRS
[Until 6.00 pm]
The Prime Minister
 
   That this House has considered the matter of Welsh Affairs.
Debate may continue until 6.00 pm.
 
At the end of the sitting:
2
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: E.ON call centre in Rayleigh  (Mr Mark Francois).
   Debate may continue until 6.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
SELECT COMMITTEES
1
Health
9.30 am
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.00 am
(public)
   Subject: Responsibilities of the Minister of State for Public Health.
   Witness: Gillian Merron MP, Minister of State, Department of Health.
2
Public Administration
9.45 am
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.00 am
(public)
   Subject: Public Administration and the Fiscal Squeeze.
   Witnesses: Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Ben Jupp, Director, Public Services Strategy and Innovation, Cabinet Office, and James Richardson, Director, Public Spending, HM Treasury.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Thursday 25 February
Time of publication
No.
1
Defence
11.00 am
HC 381
   Helicopter Capability: Government response to the Committee’s Eleventh Report of Session 2008-09 (First Special Report).
2
Public Accounts
00.01 am
HC 141
   HM Revenue and Customs: Dealing with the tax obligations of older people (Eleventh Report).
3
Standards and Privileges
11.00 am
HC 373
   Privilege: John Hemming and Withers LLP (Ninth Report).

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: Pre-Council Written Ministerial Statement: 1 and 2 March 2010 EU Competitiveness Council.
2
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: EU Education Council—15 February 2010.
3
Secretary of State for Health: Government Response to the Nutrition Action Plan Delivery Board end year progress report: 2009-10.
4
Secretary of State for the Home Department: First Annual Report of the Identity Commissioner.
5
Secretary of State for Justice: Appointment of Parole Board Chair.
6
Secretary of State for Justice: Office for Judicial Complaints—Annual Report 2008-09.
7
Secretary of State for Justice: Pleural plaques.
8
Solicitor General: Publication of the Director of Public Prosecutions final policy on prosecuting cases of encouraging and assisting suicide.
9
Minister of State, Department for Transport: Local Transport Act 2008: Bus, Coach and Tram Passenger Champion.
10
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Exportability of disability benefits in the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
11
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Lump sum payments to mesothelioma sufferers.
12
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Right to Control: Announcement of successful Trailblazer sites.

General Committee Notices
        European Committee B will meet on Monday 1 March at 4.00 pm to consider European Union Document Nos. 16275/09 and 16462/09 and the Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 3 December 2009, relating to the European Defence Agency activity in 2009 and 2010.
        European Committee B will meet on Tuesday 2 March at 4.30 pm to consider European Union Document No. 15049/09 and Addenda 1 to 3, relating to Financial Services.
        The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 1 March at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010.
        The Second Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 1 March at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Field Allowance for New Oil Fields Order 2010.
        The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 1 March at 4.30 pm to consider the Code of Audit Practice 2010 for local NHS bodies and the Code of Audit Practice 2010 for local government bodies.
        The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 March at 10.30 am to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 130).
        The Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 March at 10.30 am to consider the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Order 2010.
        The Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 March at 10.30 am to consider the draft Competition Act 1998 (Land Agreements Exclusion Revocation) Order 2010.
        The Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 March at 4.30 pm to consider the Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure (HC 207), the Crown Benefices (Parish Representatives) Measure (HC 209) and the Vacancies in Suffragan Sees and Other Ecclesiastical Offices Measure (HC 208).
        The Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 March at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Disclosure of Information for Research Purposes) Regulations 2010, the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2010 and the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010.
        The Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 3 March at 2.30 pm to consider the draft Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Renewal of Temporary Provisions) Order 2010.
        The Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 3 March at 2.30 pm to consider the draft Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Automatic Enrolment) Regulations 2010.
        The Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 3 March at 2.30 pm to consider the draft Welsh Zone (Boundaries and Transfer of Functions) Order 2010.
        The Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 March at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Service Voters’ Registration Period Order 2010.


 

 
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